HomeMy WebLinkAbout205.003 - Physical Fitness - Sleepwear UniformEffective Date: October 2007 Thomas Cope, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 12/27/2023 Section 205.003
Next Revision (2) Date: 12/27/2026 Page 1 of 2
Fresno City Fire Department
200 Standard Operating Procedures Manual
SECTION 205.003 PHYSICAL FITNESS/SLEEPWEAR UNIFORM
PURPOSE
This policy governs the wearing of approved sleepwear and physical fitness uniforms
for the members of Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department).
APPLICATION
This policy applies to all sworn suppression members when on duty.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
The physical fitness/sleepwear uniform may be worn during the designated physical
fitness timeframe for the day and is to be worn as sleepwear. The physical fitness
uniform is not to be worn in place of the day uniform, nor while working with fire
equipment, or providing maintenance in the station or on equipment.
Physical Fitness Footwear and Sleepwear Footwear:
Physical Fitness Footwear may be of any color or brand.
Between the hours of 2000 to 0700 footwear such as station shoes, physical fitness
footwear, flip-flops, sandals, or slippers may be worn inside the station. Under no
circumstances should open footwear be worn outside the interior of the fire station,
unless going directly to apparatus to respond to emergencies.
Physical Fitness/Sleepwear Footwear is to be maintained and cleaned (as appropriate)
as to not bring unwanted contaminants into the fire station.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
The physical fitness/sleepwear uniform consists of the approved uniform T-shirt or
uniform sweatshirt, and uniform shorts or uniform sweatpants. The physical fitness
uniform also includes the wearing of athletic shoes.
Effective Date: October 2007 Thomas Cope, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 12/27/2023 Section 205.003
Next Revision (2) Date: 12/27/2026 Page 2 of 3
Figure 1 - Uniform Shorts Figure 2 - Uniform Sweatpants
The physical fitness/sleepwear uniform may be worn within common areas of the fire
station after 2000 hours, and in the morning before going off duty while awaiting relief.
The physical fitness/sleepwear uniform may be worn under the structural firefighting
and ARFF personal protective equipment (PPE) ensemble. Sweatpants may be worn
under any PPE ensemble. The practice of wearing Department issued wildland pants
over shorts when fighting wildland or vegetation fires is prohibited.
PROCESS
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INFORMATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER & ITEM NUMBER SOURCE NOTES
Shorts
(Option 1)
Solid dark blue, Material:
100% cotton.
Circular FFD Maltese cross
logo may be silkscreened on
the front left leg (not required).
Various Online, Department
stores or IAFF Local
202
Shorts
(Option 2)
Dark Blue-TenCate TechT4
jersey knit.
Color: Dark Blue.
Insignia same as cotton shorts
(not required).
IAFF Local 202 Optional
Effective Date: October 2007 Thomas Cope, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 12/27/2023 Section 205.003
Next Revision (2) Date: 12/27/2026 Page 3 of 3
ITEM DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER & ITEM NUMBER SOURCE NOTES
Sweatpants Color: Dark Blue or Black
Material: 100% cotton or up to
80/20 cotton/poly blend.
Circular FFD Maltese cross
logo may be silkscreened on
the front left leg (not required).
Various Online, Department
stores or IAFF Local
202
Optional
Athletic Shoe Running, Tennis or other.
Workout type shoe of any
color
Various Online, Department or
sports store
Socks Black or White
Various Online, Department or
sports store
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Section 205.001, Introduction
Section 205.002, Day Uniform